as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air
an open-air concert under the stars
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as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
a family of city dwellers who can't wait to go camping in the open air
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Recent Examples of open-air
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2026
Evoluto is limiting its run of coupes to 55 examples before the team tackles the open-air-spider version of the model.
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Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Now, using a system designed and built by the Fraunhofer Center for Applied Photonics in Glasgow, Vector Photonics’ PCSELs transmitted data through open air at the near-infrared wavelength of 1310 nanometers—in telecom’s O-band, a familiar wavelength for fiber-optic communications.
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IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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Adjective
Tickets for the Mohegan Sun Terrace, an elevated, open-air retreat overlooking the 16th and 17th holes that also offers lunch and a full-service bar, according to the Travelers website, are already sold out for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and start at $472 for Sunday.
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Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2026
Evoluto is limiting its run of coupes to 55 examples before the team tackles the open-air-spider version of the model.
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Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Noun
Outfit With Plantings Whether your porch is covered or open air, something blooming will always bring a touch of life to the space.
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Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Now, using a system designed and built by the Fraunhofer Center for Applied Photonics in Glasgow, Vector Photonics’ PCSELs transmitted data through open air at the near-infrared wavelength of 1310 nanometers—in telecom’s O-band, a familiar wavelength for fiber-optic communications.
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IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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Lovability was scored based on factors like the quality and quantity of venues such as restaurants, arts and entertainment sites, museums, outdoor experiences and nightlife.
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For outdoor shows, brands may provide guests and PR teams with items such as umbrellas, fans, water bottles, and hats.
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Sense of place The river — which swells with spring snowmelt — and surrounding wilderness give the property a strong sense of place.
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Whether your 9-to-5 job involves a rare combination of manual record keeping and precarious wilderness travel, or your idea of outdoor recreation includes journaling your day while remaining at the ready for whatever nature hurls at you, the all-new Pen-metheus equips you for it all.
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Some of this may sound a little wild.
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The thing is, most tourists only drive through the 384 miles of scenic asphalt that bisect the park’s wilds.
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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